cops in tucson, arizona, say he was trafficking through the airport last month when he called local police asking for an officer to write an excuse note for him. he told the cops he was carrying drug money and he had several times in the past. but this time the suitcase was $20,000 light and he was afraid his employers would kill him. he figured a net from the cops saying the money was confiscated could smooth things over. police in tucson did not play along and they arrested thomas and found $20,000 in his personal belongings.